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Residents view The Portsmouth Compact of 1638 and other artifacts during Founding Celebration held Thursday at Portsmouth Town Hall. They are framed by Town Historian Jim Garman (left), and Town Council Vice President Leonard Katzman.
Portsmouth Compact breaks out of its shackles again
PORTSMOUTH — The town celebrated its 386th birthday at Town Hall on Thursday with a special guest: The Portsmouth Compact. The 1638 document that established the town’s settlement … more
Shooting of BB gun leads to charges for Portsmouth man
PORTSMOUTH — A 34-year-old local man was arrested last week on a warrant accusing him of vandalism with a BB gun. Police received a report of a vandalism that had occurred sometime … more
At Town Hall last week, Gov. Daniel McKee discusses the Learn365RI Municipal Compact with (from left) Superintendent Thomas Kenworthy, Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr., and Holly Buresh and Capt. Jonathan Kabak of Oliver Hazard Perry.
An education under sail in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — By this time next year, the town hopes to have a group of local students working toward improving their reading, math scores and school attendance — all while aboard a … more
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Letter: Want to hear more from Portsmouth Free Citizens
To the editor: We should be thankful that Mr. Fitzmorris of the PCC spoke out at a recent Town Council meeting regarding trash pickup and the closing of the compactor station. We should also thank … more
Brian Weeks of Carlone’s Florist brings some flowers out to the delivery van Tuesday afternoon. Deemed a “non-critical” business by the State of Rhode Island, the flower shop was ordered to close its doors through at least April 13 to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The business is still filling delivery orders, however.
Doing business — or not — during COVID-19 in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Shop on East Main Road celebrated its 39th year in business on Wednesday, April 1.  more
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